Expert pet care advice for every stage of life

Did you know that specific movements of a cat’s tail communicate different things? Dr. Aliya McCullough, vet and pet health advocate, shares six ways cats express themselves with their tail.

Did you find a lump or bump on your dog? Fetch by The Dodo's on-staff vet Dr. Aliya McCullough explains different types of growths and how to gauge their severity.

Sweet potatoes are a delicious treat for your pup, but keep in mind you should serve them cooked and plain. No sweet potato fries, pies or chips for your dog.

Bell peppers can be a healthy treat for your dog, but you need to be careful about any harmful seasonings.

Many metabolic diseases can affect your pup’s way of life, here are some common diseases and how to spot them.

With these tips, you can keep your pup safe around birdseed.

Dogs know more than you may realize, and the tone of voice you use to train your dog can affect if they take you seriously.

This uncommon condition can cause your pet to become stiff or collapse after exercise. Here’s how to know if your dog has muscular hypertonicity.

If you’re looking for a simple way to help ease your dog’s seasonal allergies, you may only have to make a trip to your farmer’s market for some local honey or bee pollen.

You’ve probably caught your dog eating poop — whether their own or someone else’s. Here’s how to stop this common habit.

In most cases, scoliosis in cats is congenital, meaning they’re born with it. If you suspect your cat may have an abnormally shaped spine, here’s what you need to know.

If you think your dog may have a fever, it’s important to help them cool down. Here’s what you can do to cool them down and when to contact your vet.

Coyotes can adapt and thrive in most environments (including urban areas). So it’s essential to know how to protect your pup against coyote attacks.

Dogs can get common illnesses like colds and pneumonia just like humans, but don’t worry. You can’t give your dog pneumonia, and they can’t give it to you.

If you want to serve your dog ice cream, it’s essential to read the ingredients and avoid certain flavors.

To guarantee a safe and fun summer with your pup, it’s important to know how to spot the symptoms of heatstroke and heat exhaustion.

Ascites, which is a particular kind of bloat in dogs, is a symptom of several underlying conditions. Here’s how to help your pup.

Lockjaw, or trismus, is often a symptom of tetanus, but there are other underlying causes as well. Pet parents should look out for possible symptoms, and know when to reach out to their vet.

Ham isn’t the best snack for your dog. Even a small amount of ham could cause gas and other abdominal discomfort.

If your cat suddenly seems more sleepy and less playful than usual, they may be experiencing low blood sugar. It’s important to get them to the vet right away to diagnose possible underlying causes.

Honey is packed full of sugar, so consumption should be limited, but it’s also a good source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Dogs with scoliosis may suffer from back pain. Luckily, this condition is rare, and most dogs with scoliosis don’t need a treatment plan.

Chocolate is one of the foods most infamously off-limit for dogs for a reason.

It’s never fun to deal with cat diarrhea. When your cat’s stomach is causing problems, this is what you can give them to help stop their diarrhea.